All of these men accepted actual commissions in the Egyptian Army. They agreed to fight for Egypt in any war, except one against the United States. Their pay was similar to that for the same grades in the U.S.

At least four U.S. officers (Fechet, Loshe, Rogers, and Wilson) were given leaves of absence by General of the Army William T. Sherman, allowing them to gain experience in Egypt.

Six Americans (Campbell, Hunt, Lamson, Parys, and both Alexander and Frank Reynolds) died in the service of Egypt. Five more (Irgins, Jenifer, Loshe, Purdy, and Rhett) died from diseases or circumstances related to their stint in Africa. White deserted, and was never heard from again.